Your two feet together contain a quarter of the bones in your entire body. This high number is reflected in the potential consequences of any damage to them. In addition, any of the ligaments, muscles, nerves and other structures and tissues in and around the feet and ankles all have the potential to be damaged.
Many people with a foot problem should first consult a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon for a range of common foot problems, or more complex issues and those requiring surgery.
Here at The Blackheath Hospital, our Consultant Podiatric Surgeons provide treatment for all complex foot problems in order to let you get back to enjoying the activities you love as soon as possible.
Some of the conditions and treatments our Consultant Podiatric Surgeons can help with are:
- Forefoot pain, Plantar plate repair, neuromas, toe deformities
- Realignment of bones in the mid-foot (metatarsals),
- Fracture repair,
- Correction of a bunion (hallux valgus) or Hallux Rigidus (osteoarthritis big toe),
- Osteoarthritis in the foot,
- Joint fusion, replacements or decompression (to relieve pressure in a joint),
- Repair of ligament injuries, Tendon repairs
- Sports injuries, ranging from a sprain, ligament or tendon tear through to a fracture,
- Soft tissue swelling, lumps or drainage of a fluid-filled (Ganglion cyst)
- Plantar fasciitis, a common problem causing pain in the heel and bottom of foot,
Please note that the list above is intended as a guide only and is not an exhaustive list of the conditions managed or comprehensive treatments provided by our Consultant Podiatric Surgeons.
Whether you are an elite athlete facing a career-defining foot injury or a non-athlete struggling with increased pain and stiffness in your foot, we can help you.